In recent years, the market for electric vehicles has been developing at breakneck speed, and it is not for nothing that the offer is growing and becoming more diverse, now covering all segments from city cars to large SUVs. But that’s not all, because government bodies are also doing everything to encourage motorists to switch to zero emissions. The system of bonuses/maluses, traffic restrictions and other conversion bonuses, all means are good! Not to mention the fact that from 2035 the sale of thermal cars will be banned in Europe. This should go a long way in encouraging drivers to take the plunge.

The eastern district of Saint-Rambert on the street@A7Traffic from July 18 will offer 2 electric charging stations for refrigerators. It is an economical, ecological and quiet alternative to noisy and polluting diesel generators. https://t.co/YF2YFVSF5Q

— VINCI Autoroutes (@VINCIAutoroutes) July 11, 2022

A real success

But at the moment, the electric car is still difficult for many motorists. Indeed, these models usually cost much more than their thermal equivalents, which obviously puts many off. And this has now been proven a recent American study, as well as data from France. This shows that electric cars are primarily owned by the wealthiest motorists. They are also more present in large cities than in rural areas. However, according to the researcher, it should be electrified in the first place.

The numbers speak for it

According to the latter ” fleet electrification further illuminates emerging trends. New cars are simple reserved for wealthier households. Today, even the middle classes are excluded. Let’s hope that prices finally start to come down so that electric cars become affordable for as many people as possible. Because it is still a long way off. But things are starting to get better…